New Mythical Pokemon Pecharunt Introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC Epilogue

Introduction to the New Mythical Pokemon

Pokemon fans get one more creature to capture as the epilogue of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's DLC introduces a new mythical pocket monster. The epilogue of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's DLC, Mochi Mayhem, introduced a new Mythical Pokemon named Pecharunt to the game. This additional Pokemon increases the total number of pocket monsters to capture in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, on top of marking the end of the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC.

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Developer Game Freak released a two-part DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet named The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero to continue the trainer's adventures after the end of the original games' storyline. The Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC introduced various new Pokemon, including two Paradox legendaries. The first part of this DLC, titled The Teal Mask, featured Legendary Pokemon Ogerpon. The second part of the DLC, The Indigo Disk, starred Terapagos. Besides these two Legendary creatures, this two-part DLC marked the return of 230 creatures that appeared in previous Pokemon games, a new dual-type Grass/Ghost Pokemon named Poltchageist, as well as evolutions for Applin and Duraludon.

Unveiling Pecharunt: The New Mythical Pokemon

The epilogue of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC introduced one additional Pokemon: Pecharunt. This dual-type Poison/Ghost creature is the first Mythical Pokemon introduced since the release of Zarude, the Dark/Grass creature from Pokemon Sword and Shield. Pecharunt produces toxic mochi that it feeds its enemies, poisoning them and causing them to be confused. This unique ability explains the name of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's DLC epilogue title: Mochi Mayhem.

To unlock Pecharunt and have a chance of adding this Mythical Pokemon to their collection, players need to complete both the Teal Mask and Indigo Disk storylines to access the Mochi Mayhem epilogue. Once they have access to this part of the story, they will need a special berry to lure Pecharunt: the Mythical Pecha Berry. This item is available for free from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Mystery Gift feature.

Pecharunt: Inspired by Japanese Folklore and the Tale of Momotaro

Pecharunt was inspired by Momotaro, a popular hero of Japanese folklore. This hero, also known as Peach Boy, is said to be born from a giant peach and allied with a talking dog, a monkey, and a pheasant to defeat a band of demons. Pecharunt's appearance is a reference to the peach Momotaro supposedly comes from, while the Legendary Pokemon from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC are inspired by Momotaro's companions, which he recruited in the tale using dumplings resembling mochis. This new Mythical Pokemon and the tale which inspired its story should give new ideas to creative Pokemon enthusiasts who regularly share their alternative designs of pocket monsters on social media.